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Gilmer High School English teacher April Nicholson works from home during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Gilmer High School English teacher April Nicholson works from home during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Teachers continue to educate remotely during pandemic

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
During this time of uncertainty, one thing is clear: students, parents and teachers have banded together. Gilmer Schools have been closed since March 16 because of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Gov. Brain Kemp extended closures through April 24 last Thursday.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Sheriff takes precautions at jail

sandyott
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Gilmer County jail has been closed to visitors for a couple of weeks to protect inmates from COVID-19 (Coronavirus). “We cut visitation out two weeks ago,” said Gilmer County Sheriff Stacy Nicholson. It includes banning family visitors, clergy for religious services and counseling groups.
Due to an increased demand for groceries during the COVID-19 health crisis, the Gilmer Community Food Pantry is facing a shortfall of food that it can give to local residents. The pantry is still open and food is distributed to clients from 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. each Wednesday.

Due to an increased demand for groceries during the COVID-19 health crisis, the Gilmer Community Food Pantry is facing a shortfall of food that it can give to local residents. The pantry is still open and food is distributed to clients from 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. each Wednesday.

Food pantry facing shortfall during health crisis

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
The Gilmer Community Food Pantry is facing a shortfall of food to distribute during the ongoing public health crisis. The local nonprofit’s director reported last week that it’s now harder to purchase bulk food from the pantry’s suppliers, one of which is the Chattanooga Food Bank.
American Red Cross

American Red Cross

Local Red Cross blood drives to continue for time-being

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
While each day brings new developments and restrictions during a worldwide health crisis, the need to keep up the nation’s blood supply remains constant.
A Youth Art Month exhibit is among the displays at the Gilmer Arts Gallery that have been cut short or canceled due to the facility being closed till further notice. A visual tour of this exhibit has been uploaded to the local art council’s website.

A Youth Art Month exhibit is among the displays at the Gilmer Arts Gallery that have been cut short or canceled due to the facility being closed till further notice. A visual tour of this exhibit has been uploaded to the local art council’s website.

Gilmer Arts gallery and playhouse closed till further notice

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Gilmer Arts announced last week that both its art gallery/main office and performing arts venue, the George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse, are closed until further notice. The announcement came after an emergency declaration and shelter in place order were issued for the county.
Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Times-Courier has reduced hours of operation

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2020
We want to keep our community informed and safe. For your safety and ours, the Times-Courier office is open between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. during this time of crisis. While the doors will be closed, we will be here monitoring the phones and email.
Shelter-in-place order

Shelter-in-place order

Gilmer ordered to shelter in place

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Gilmer County is being ordered to shelter in place. A order was issued by the county board of commissioners at a special meeting March 24. It runs from midnight March 24 through 11:59 p.m. April 7. The order followed a declaration of emergency.
Andy Ashurst

Andy Ashurst

Letter from the Publisher

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
By this time, you have probably seen a lot of this letter from various business leaders. Most of them are letting you know what steps they are taking within the company they serve. First, I want to address you, the reader. We are going through some trying times.
From left, Anne Westlake (Clear Creek Middle School), volunteers Mark and Bernice Marshall, Kristie Cole (Clear Creek Middle School), Dora Martin (Gilmer High School) and bus driver Jacob Dunne were one of the teams of school employees and volunteers who provided lunches and snacks to local students during the first week that Gilmer’s schools were closed in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. The school system served 2,703 meals to the county’s youth through the first six days of the program.

From left, Anne Westlake (Clear Creek Middle School), volunteers Mark and Bernice Marshall, Kristie Cole (Clear Creek Middle School), Dora Martin (Gilmer High School) and bus driver Jacob Dunne were one of the teams of school employees and volunteers who provided lunches and snacks to local students during the first week that Gilmer’s schools were closed in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. The school system served 2,703 meals to the county’s youth through the first six days of the program.

School system using bus routes for meal distribution

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
After a week of delivering meals to the county’s youth, changes have been made to the Seamless Meal Program. Following the announcement of school closures March 13 because of the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the school system took action to ensure Gilmer’s youth were fed.